Picual Olive Oil

Characteristics of our picual olive oils

The Picual olive oil from Jaen is the most abundant variety in Spain and in the world, and is characterized by being a powerful oil Y with a lot of flavor. The extra virgin olive oil picual early harvest stands out at first sight for its intense green color and, on the palate, for its spicy and bitter notes due to its high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. When tasted, an apparently sweet taste with hints of ripe tomato is perceived, which, after a few seconds, evolves into a slight bitterness to finish in the throat with a very balanced and long-lasting sensation of fresh itching.

Aceite de Olive Extra Picual is one of them healthier oils for its high content of oleic acid, which helps reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol; and for their high levels of polyphenols, natural compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 

 

Why use picual extra virgin olive oils?

Picual olive oil is perfect for those who enjoy strong oils as it further enhances the flavor of any dish. The best way to consume picual olive oil raw, to take advantage of all its intensity. It can be paired with salads, toast, creams, spreads, vegetables or sausages and cheeses. It is also widely used in confectionery to give desserts a special touch.

Is one of the best oils to make preserves since it is much more resistant to oxidation than other varieties and retains its properties for up to a year without losing its quality.

 

Advantages of buying picual oil from Jaén in Olivarte

In Olivarte You can find the best picual olive oils from Jaén and Toledo, awarded by the prestigious Evooleum or Flos Olei guides, among others. In just one click, you can buy online more than 20 different brands of picual olive oil, in a single order, and you will receive it at any point of the Peninsula in 24 - 48 hours. In addition, our customer service is available to recommend you and answer any questions that may arise. We accept payments by card, transfer or Paypal. 100% secure payment.

Picual oil prices

Early harvest extra virgin olive oil is a unique oil. Their price is higher due to the complexity of its collection which is in turn more expensive than an oil that has been obtained from more mature olives. To produce an early harvest olive oil, about 12 kilos of olives are needed compared to normal extra virgin olive oil, which requires around 4 kilos of olives. This makes early harvest extra virgin olive oil more expensive. If we add to this a poor harvest due to weather conditions, the production of olives falls and the price rises.